HE used to rule the roost in the San Siro, but Paul Ince said that sitting in the Macc dugout for the first time as manager made him more nervous than his England debut.

The Silkmen got within 10 minutes of an elusive first win on Saturday, only to agonisingly concede two late goals as Mansfield spoiled the Moss Rose party.

Ince, who earned 53 international caps, said: "I was probably more nervous on Saturday than when I first played for England. Thereés another 10 players then, but when ités the manager ités just you, and ités a lonely life."

But despite the disappointing climax to his managerial bow, Ince said he relished the game and was looking forward to the weekendés clash at Wrexham.

Together with assistant Ray Mathias, Ince has been working on fitness levels in training, and he admitted his team tired against the Stags.

But he was pleased the entire squad came through the match unscathed, and is boosted by skipper Danny Swailesé return from suspension.

Wrexham ended a run of nine defeats in 10 games with their 2-0 win over Bristol Rovers, but boss Denis Smith saw his striking crisis deepen.

On-loan Middlesbrough forward Tom Craddock requires a scan on a knee injury, while Chris Llewellyn is banned following his red card against Rovers.

The FA Cup first round draw has landed the Silkmen a home tie against Walsall, with the 8pm kick-off being screened live on Sky Sports One on November 13.

Macc will receive é75,000 in TV revenue from the FA as a result of the fixture, which should swell the pot available in the January transfer window.

Walsall, who are second in League Two, beat the Silkmen 2-0 in September.